Milk jug - Copper, Iron - 1870s France H52,5cm/ 9Kg

Antique French Milk Churn – 1870s A striking large antique milk churn / dairy can, traditionally used for transporting and storing milk on European farms. The substantial hand-crafted body features a warm, richly aged copper patina, heavy construction, robust carrying handles and an original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism. The copper surface shows beautiful traces of age, oxidation, small dents and signs of former use, giving the piece an authentic pre-loved farmhouse character. A particularly impressive decorative object for a country kitchen, farmhouse, garden room, restaurant or rustic interior. It can also be used as a statement planter, umbrella stand or decorative vessel. Details Type: Antique milk churn / dairy can / milk container Material: Iron/ Copper plated Origin: France Period: Approximately 1870s (approximately 155 years old) Condition: Excellent, solid pre-loved condition, with authentic age-related wear, oxidation, patina, small dents and marks Lid: Original hinged/removable lid with locking mechanism Handles: Heavy forged carrying handles Height: approx. 52.5 cm Diameter: approx. 31 cm Weight: approx. 9 kg A wonderfully substantial and characterful piece of traditional European dairy history.

Estimate:£126.72

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